Savina Yannatou

Savina Yannatou is a Greek vocalist and composer celebrated for her mesmerizing fusion of traditional Mediterranean music, jazz, and avant-garde experimentation. With a career spanning decades, she’s become a defining voice in world music, effortlessly weaving ancient Greek, Sephardic, Balkan, and Middle Eastern influences into her work. Often collaborating with her band Primavera en Salonico, Yannatou treats each performance like a poetic journey, balancing hauntingly raw emotion with refined artistry. Her recent releases, like *Songs of Thessaloniki* and *Karaindrou: Encounter*, showcase her knack for reimagining folk traditions with modern improvisational flair.

Whether she’s breathing new life into forgotten Thessaloniki ballads or collaborating with legends like composer Eleni Karaindrou, Yannatou’s voice remains a bridge between eras and cultures. Projects like *Kouarteto* and *Zei O Vasilias Alexandros* highlight her fearless exploration of storytelling through sound, cementing her status as a genre-defying icon. Her music feels both timeless and refreshingly unexpected—a testament to her curiosity and deep respect for the stories embedded in every note.

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Watersong
Album - 14 Tracks - Released April 11, 2025
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